Audiologist

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for an Audiologist with Population & Public Health located in Langley, B.C.

Langley

Where wine country and equestrian excellence meet hometown charm. Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, Langley is recognized as the valley’s designated wine country and the horse capital of British Columbia. Its seven unique communities have quickly grown into one thriving city offering all the amenities of a major bustling urban centre, all while preserving its hometown country roots..

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Clinical Practice Leader, the Audiologist identifies, assesses, and treats children (newborns to 19 years of age) with hearing related issues, including the fitting of amplification devices. Provides guidance to Audiometric Technicians and consultative services to clients, parents, other health professionals and community members.

Responsibilities

• Performs audiological assessments, on a referral basis, for infants, preschool and school age children with suspected hearing disorders and/or related disorders.
• Identifies, assesses, diagnoses and provides rehabilitative treatment to clients with hearing disorders; performs follow-up testing; adapts assessment and testing procedures to accommodate clients of different ages and clients with special needs such as the physically, mentally and/or multiple disabled.
• Evaluates, selects and fits hearing aids for clients; provides ongoing monitoring of hearing aids; coordinates funding assistance for clients requiring hearing aids as needed.
• Screens children/family and provides information or referral to other agencies for further follow-up; counsels and educates clients and their families regarding hearing related issues, the results of assessments, treatment plans, the use of hearing aids and roles and responsibilities in the treatment process; provides information regarding other available services for the hearing impaired.
• Provides guidance to Audiometric Technicians by ensuring standards are met, are familiar with program policies and directives through a process of orientation, and by regular communication and updates.
• Maintains related records, documentation and statistics; prepares reports in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Provides input into the audiology program by analyzing priorities, recommending equipment acquisitions and replacements.
• Maintains inventory of hearing aids and related equipment, including monitoring revenue and expenses; authorizes orders for hearing aids.
• Calibrates audiometric equipment as required.
• Develops and maintains effective and efficient communication links with the community by liaising with colleagues, community agencies, schools, government and other health care professionals.
• Interprets audiology policies and applies them accordingly to the audiology program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved school of Audiology. One (1) year's recent, related clinical experience or a combination of education, training, and experience.

Current active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and certification in applicable advanced competency. Eligible for membership in the Canadian and/or BC Association of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology (CASLPA and/or BCSLPA).

Valid BC Drivers Licence and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of theory, principles, methods, objectives and practices of Audiology and its application to the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders in children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and materials used in the assessment and treatment of hearing disorders.
• Ability to select, evaluate and fit hearing aids.
• Ability to plan, select, implement and evaluate individual client plans for the assessment and rehabilitation of persons with hearing problems.
• Ability to counsel/train clients and parents.
• Ability to select, administer and interpret various Audiology tests.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including the ability to work in a team and client focussed environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict.
• Ability to teach.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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